Wireless Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$104,200–$156,200 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 28, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k
This role $130k
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This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$213,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Wireless Software Engineer

As a #Wireless Software Engineer within the Systems Test Engineering group, you will perform system-level testing for wireless connectivity products, specifically focusing on WLAN and Bluetooth technologies. Your daily responsibilities include testing protocol functionality, end-to-end system behavior, performance, and physical layer or RF features. You will develop and execute test cases under various operational scenarios while analyzing results to debug issues and provide recommendations. To support product launches, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and automate test procedures and analysis tools. The role requires expertise in digital communications, networking, TCP/IP, and wireless communication protocols. Preferred skills include experience with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be standards, OFDMA, MIMO concepts, and Python programming for test automation. You will solve technical challenges related to wireless protocol analysis, performance benchmarking, and RF validation to ensure robust connectivity features.

What you'll do

  • Perform system level testing for wireless connectivity products including WLAN and Bluetooth.
  • Test protocol functionality, end-to-end system behavior, performance, and RF features.
  • Develop and execute test cases under various operational scenarios.
  • Analyze results, debug technical issues, and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Enhance and automate test procedures and analysis tools using Python.
  • Conduct wireless protocol analysis and performance benchmarking.
  • Perform RF and PHY validation to ensure product quality.
  • Triage issues and perform competitive analysis to support product launches.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is preferred.
  • Candidates must not require immigration sponsorship to work in the United States.
  • Knowledge of digital communications, networking, Wireless Communications, and TCP/IP is required.
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills are required.
  • 1 to 2 years of hands-on system testing and debugging experience is preferred.
  • Experience with WLAN (802.11) and Bluetooth technologies is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Python programming and developing automated test solutions is preferred.

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